Chikkabanagere - Sira, Tumakuru

Chikkabanagere is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Sira and around 82 km from Tumkur. Doddabanagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chikkabanagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikkabanagere is 610286. The village covers a total geographical area of 1191.14 hectares and falls under the 572113 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Chikkabanagere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sira Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikkabanagere

According to the 2011 Census, Chikkabanagere village had a total population of 2,211 people, including 1,094 males and 1,117 females, living in 462 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.30%, with male literacy at 74.80% and female literacy at 54.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chikkabanagere

Chikkabanagere is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chikkabanagere

Chikkabanagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sira to Chikkabanagere is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Chikkabanagere is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikkabanagere

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chikkabanagere village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chikkabanagere

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chikkabanagere village are given below:

FAQs about Chikkabanagere